Podcasts about AZ Alkmaar

Adam is joined by the lads to review the Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar and then preview the Premier League match up against Man City

European football is back on Wearside, so we decided to give you an overview of the day. The emotion before, during and after Sunderland's 1-0 League Phase win over AZ Alkmaar. Alex, Dawson, and Kyle join Graham as we reflect on a momentous day for so many on the Wear. Drink it in, and enjoy it. PRE-ORDER GRAHAM AND PETER'S 'WE ARE WEARSIDE' BOOK HERE. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

You wait 53 years for a European reaction pod, and two come along at once? Such a momentous night at the SOL, so we thought we'd give some more reaction. Dave and Ross chat over what the night meant to them, both watching from the stands and via the medium of the TV, and why it we all felt so emotional belting out Only Fools Rush In. PRE-ORDER GRAHAM AND PETER'S 'WE ARE WEARSIDE' BOOK HERE. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff, Clinton Morrison and John Murray react to Manchester United throwing a 2-0 lead away against Brighton to lose 3-2. It means Michael Carrick has just two wins from six games in all competitions so far this season. We hear the thoughts of the United boss who appears live on the podcast.Elsewhere Sunderland marked a historic return to Europe with a 1-0 win over Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League. Sunderland legend Marco Gabbiadini joins the podcast to discuss what was a monumental moment for both the club and its supporters.Fleetwood Town provided the shock of the third round in the EFL Cup beating Championship side Sheffield United 1-0. We hear from an angry Blades boss Chris Wilder. As for Fleetwood, the League Two sides win means they'll face Arsenal at home in the fourth round of the competition.00:00 Manchester United knocked out by Brighton 05:20 Have United lost the fear factor again? 09:10 Brighton captain Pascal Groß 11:10 Brighton's resilience 13:40 Sunderland's historic return to Europe 14:40 Sunderland legend Marco Gabbiadini 18:03 Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris 19:00 Sunderland on the up 20:47 Sheffield United stunned by Fleetwood Town 23:00 Fleetwood Town boss Matt Lawlor 23:30 Fleetwood will play Arsenal 24:10 Michael Carrick live on the podcast 27:20 Reaction to Michael Carrick's thoughts 29:03 EFL Cup Round 4 draw

Adam is joined by the lads to preview our Europa league match against AZ Alkmaar

After a 53 year wait, European football is finally back on Wearside as we welcome Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar to the Stadium of Light this Wednesday. There's plenty to look forward to from a Sunderland perspective, but what can we expect from our table topping opponents after their fine start to the season? To help us preview the game, Graham is joined by Dutch journalist, and AZ fan, Brian Wijker to discuss our opening Europa League clash. Enjoyed the episode? Tough, we want you to unsubscribe immediately - or just follow us at @WTFSunlunPod, if you have to (You can subscribe via your favourite podcast app, if you really have to.) #SAFC #AZAlkmaar #EUL #EuropaLeague

Ross from the WTF Sunderland Podcast joins Craig ahead of Brentford's challenge against Regis Le Bris' side at the Gtech on Saturday. Sunderland secured European football on the final day of last season at Brentford's expense, in what was a truly remarkable first season back in the Premier League. Trips to AC Milan and AZ Alkmaar await in what could prove to be another special campaign. Ross chats about Sunderland's summer business, including Kevin Danso and Malick Fofana, how the Black Cats have fared in their opening games, and last season's last gasp winner for the home side at the Stadium of Light. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Betis have completed a brilliant coup, signing Irish forward Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar in a deal worth around €20 million on a five-year contract. In this episode, we explore Parrott's incredible redemption story from his struggles at Tottenham to becoming a lethal Eredivisie marksman.We analyze his right-footed box efficiency, his heroic international performances for Ireland against Portugal and Hungary, and how he fits into Manuel Pellegrini's Champions League squad alongside creators like Isco and Antony. `TroyParrott` `RealBetis` `AZAlkmaar` `LaLiga2026` `TransferNews` `ChampionsLeague` `ManuelPellegrini` `RepublicOfIreland` `TacticalAnalysis` `FootballPodcast` rose is sharp, evocative, and delivers a compelling profile of a rising star taking the leap to La Liga.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Ireland and the international game.Ireland prepare to face Qatar tonight at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary on Off The Ball.Troy Parrott declared fit despite a recent rib injury scare with AZ Alkmaar.Possible senior Ireland debuts on the cards for Mason Melia, Jaden Umeh, Corrie Ndaba and more.Heimir Hallgrimsson hints at balancing youth with experience against Qatar.Seamus Coleman vows to continue playing for Ireland ahead of Euro 2028.Coleman addresses the controversy surrounding Ireland's upcoming Nations League fixtures with Israel.Questions remain over Coleman's club future as Carlo Ancelotti backs him to keep playing.New episode of Inner Drive features Troy Parrott discussing Jose Mourinho and Stephen Kenny's influence.Kevin Kilbane shares his World Cup predictions with just two weeks to go until the tournament.Neymar suffers another injury setback ahead of Brazil's World Cup campaign.Ronald Koeman names the Netherlands squad with several big injury absentees.Crystal Palace win their first ever European trophy after defeating Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.Oliver Glasner reflects on his final game in charge as Palace begin their managerial search.Barcelona agree an €80 million deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland's dreams alive of qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 24 years.He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium. It wasn't to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland's dreams were ultimately dashed.However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.But how did he get here?Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.In episode one, Parrott explains how he became a striker, and what his development was like in the early years.Serving an apprenticeship at Spurs, and what it was like working with the likes of Harry Kane, Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho.And his mother Jennifer explains how football kept him out of trouble, and how that she was a relaxed spectator on the side-line.Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsor of Irish sports To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland's dreams alive of qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 24 years.He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium. It wasn't to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland's dreams were ultimately dashed.However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.But how did he get here?Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.In episode two, Parrott explains how he ended up in the Netherlands after some varied loan spells in the English football pyramid.There is also the feeling of putting on the Ireland shirt at senior level for the first time and why that means so much to him.Prague, Budapest and Dublin were huge nights for the country, and Parrott was at the centre of it all but what did it feel like for him?And what is next ahead of a huge summer from a club perspective?Plus his mother Jennifer explains why family is so important to him and in his upbringing.Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsor of Irish sports To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland's dreams alive of qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 24 years.He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium. It wasn't to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland's dreams were ultimately dashed.However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.But how did he get here?Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.In episode one, Parrott explains how he became a striker, and what his development was like in the early years.Serving an apprenticeship at Spurs, and what it was like working with the likes of Harry Kane, Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho.And his mother Jennifer explains how football kept him out of trouble, and how that she was a relaxed spectator on the side-line.Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsor of Irish sports To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Troy Parrott wrote himself into Irish sporting folklore last November following his two goals against Portugal which kept Ireland's dreams alive of qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 24 years.He then went one further after bagging a hat-trick against Hungary in Budapest, where his last-minute goal sent the country into pandemonium. It wasn't to be in Prague, despite his efforts of scoring a penalty both in normal time and in the shootout as Ireland's dreams were ultimately dashed.However, this has been the year of all years for the boy from the north inner city.A Dutch Cup win with AZ Alkmaar, added to a record goal-scoring season, means that Parrott is on his way to the elite echelons of the footballing world.But how did he get here?Inner Drive tells the story of how Parrott made it all the way from Stella Maris to Belvedere and then to his first English club, Tottenham Hotspur.In episode two, Parrott explains how he ended up in the Netherlands after some varied loan spells in the English football pyramid.There is also the feeling of putting on the Ireland shirt at senior level for the first time and why that means so much to him.Prague, Budapest and Dublin were huge nights for the country, and Parrott was at the centre of it all but what did it feel like for him?And what is next ahead of a huge summer from a club perspective?Plus his mother Jennifer explains why family is so important to him and in his upbringing.Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsor of Irish sports To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week's episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.The trio kick things off by chatting about the Republic of Ireland new call-up Rory Finneran and what he could develop into in the squad. The lads then dive into where Robbie Keane could go next after he won the Hungarian Cup at the weekend before he chases yet another League title this coming weekend.There is chat around the playoffs and John Egan's form with Hull City as he looks to return to the Premier League.And with Liam Scales pivotal to the rejuvenation in Celtic's season, does the Wicklow man finally get his flowers? And where does Troy Parrott end up next after the AZ Alkmaar man is linked to... Coventry City?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the international game and from Europe.Arsenal edge West Ham 1-0 to stay firmly in control of the Premier League title race amid late VAR controversy.Mikel Arteta backs officials after West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser is ruled out following a dramatic VAR review.Reaction from Arteta after a huge week that also saw Arsenal book their place in the Champions League final against PSG.West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen calls for more consistency from Premier League referees after the controversial finish.Nuno Espirito Santo questions why similar incidents have produced different outcomes in previous matches.Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy debate the key VAR decision on Sunday Kickback in the OTB Football Podcast feed.Jeff Hendrick joins Off The Ball Breakfast to praise Arsenal's “phenomenal” campaign under Mikel Arteta.Nottingham Forest and Leeds United secure Premier League football for next season after West Ham's defeat.Aston Villa remain fifth after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Burnley as Unai Emery defends his players' performance.Everton's European hopes suffer another setback after Crystal Palace battle back for a draw at Selhurst Park.Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham cannot relax in the relegation fight ahead of a crucial clash with Leeds.Celtic defeat Rangers 3-1 in the Old Firm derby as Daizen Maeda stars to keep the Scottish Premiership race alive.Barcelona clinch the La Liga title with a statement 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Troy Parrott scores a brilliant goal for AZ Alkmaar against Feyenoord after having an earlier strike ruled out offside.Injury blow for Johnny Kenny as the Republic of Ireland striker faces a spell out with knee ligament damage ahead of the summer internationals.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week's episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.The trio begin with speaking about Troy Parrott's Dutch Cup success with AZ Alkmaar at the weekend, and where he could end up next.The lads sit down with Oisin McEntee, Hearts' midfielder and one of the standout players in the Scottish Premiership this season.McEntee speaks about his own journey, from trialling at Manchester United against Brooklyn Beckham to playing alongside Troy Parrott with Ireland underage teams and Belvedere. The Cavan native speaks about his Gaelic football background, the influence of new manager Derek McInnes and what it is like to score at Celtic Park.The lads then chat about some of the best of the Irish abroad as Andrew Omobamidele continues his good form in France, and who could find themselves in an Ireland squad next month.There is debate around whether Brian Barry Murphy and Robbie Keane could eventually become Ireland head coaches and they end with getting to some of the listener comments from last week.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.

Phil Egan brings you a packed Monday Football Daily covering Premier League title drama, European qualification races and Dutch cup success.Manchester City move closer to Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a 2–1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.Rayan Cherki opens the scoring before Kai Havertz equalises following a goalkeeping error.Erling Haaland scores the winner as Pep Guardiola's side cut the gap to three points with a game in hand.Guardiola urges caution while Mikel Arteta insists the title race is not over.Brian Kerr analyses Gianluigi Donnarumma's mistake, and crucial saves at 1–1.Liverpool boost their Champions League hopes with a dramatic 2–1 Merseyside derby win over Everton.Mohamed Salah scores, Beto equalises, and Virgil van Dijk heads a stoppage-time winner.David Moyes remains positive despite Everton's late defeat in the first derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.Aston Villa edge Sunderland 4–3 with late heroics from Tammy Abraham to strengthen their top-four push.Nottingham Forest's 4–1 win over Burnley keeps them clear of relegation danger.West Ham aim to move further from the drop zone ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace.Troy Parrott scores and assists as AZ Alkmaar win the Dutch Cup and qualify for the Europa League.Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros lose ground in the Hungarian title race after defeat to Gyori.Bayern Munich seal another Bundesliga title while Ipswich strengthen promotion hopes and Celtic set up a Scottish Cup final with a old friend.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

It was another scintillating showcase of Europa and Conference League football Thursday, with more goals abounding. The headline of the night is of course Braga's wild comeback in Seville, where they shocked Real Betis with four consecutive goals to advance. How has Braga become such a resilient group? And what went wrong for Betis? Nottingham Forest squeaked through Porto thanks to a very silly red card and a deflected shot. Are they the 2024-25 Tottenham of this year's competition? Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Freiburg took care of business in impressive fashion. Are they our new favorites to meet in next month's final? Over in the Conference, we witnessed two brilliant comeback attempts, with Strasbourg overwhelming Mainz and AEK Athens falling just short to Rayo Vallecano despite Zine's career night. We also discuss Crystal Palace managing Fiorentina and Shakhtar extinguishing AZ Alkmaar. Finally, we close with some brief thoughts on each eliminated team. What does each club need to do to replicate their European journeys and to go a step further? Cheers to Carlos Vicens (and sub-cheers to Gary O'Neil)!

We're back for the 1st legs of the Europa and Conference League quarterfinals and we got a jam-packed Thursday full of goals! We tackle all the best action from both competitions, from Forest's improbable draw in Porto to Freiburg's demolition of Celta Vigo, from Fiorentina's humiliation in South London to Shakhtar's shocking late rout of AZ Alkmaar. Plus we answer all of your most pressing questions: How has Urs Fischer turns Mainz around so dramatically, and how did he out-maneuver Gary O'Neil's injury-riddled Strasbourg? What went wrong for Bologna after a promising opening against Villa, and is Jonathan Rowe an emerging star? Could Braga actually upset Betis in Sevilla, and why is Max always so mean to them? All that, a lookahead to the 2nd legs, and of course, a pitstop at David's Coefficient Corner. Cheers to Urs Fischer!

On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League.Liverpool's quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain.Arne Slot's side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris.Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring.Luis Enrique praised PSG's creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play.Barcelona's Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid.Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty.Pau Cubarsi's red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control.Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties.Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar's Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk.Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina.Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick's Athletic host Shamrock Rovers.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game.Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount ParkDawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitionsTeam news and key absences ahead of tonight's crucial clash in DublinShamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght StadiumStephen Bradley praises Galway's progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meetingDerry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat's all in action across a packed LOI scheduleFirst Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FCTroy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in EuropeHeimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland's high-stakes playoff in PragueEuropa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas TuchelPremier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developmentsBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In this episode, we dive into the seismic arrival of Teun Koopmeiners at Juventus. We trace his tactical evolution from the laboratories of AZ Alkmaar to the high-intensity press of Atalanta, culminating in his role as the pillar of a new era in Turin. We break down that incredible campaign, where his 20 goal contributions and Man of the Match performance in the Coppa Italia final helped propel Juve back to the top of Italian football. Discover how Koopmeiners combined Dutch vision with a relentless engine to become the ultimate centerpiece for the Bianconeri. Teun Koopmeiners, Juventus, Serie A, Dutch football stars, football midfield analysis

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game.Preview of Monday's League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick's weekend double-header continues.St. Patrick's Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win.Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday's 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne.St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run.Northside Dublin derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne face Bohemians, with Bohs looking to hold top spot.Drogheda United attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when Shamrock Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park.Dundalk carry momentum from their 5–0 win over Waterford into a clash with struggling Sligo Rovers.Galway United welcome bottom side Waterford to Eamonn Deacy Park in the night's late kick-off.Waterford strengthen their defence by signing former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long.Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with a goal and two assists ahead of this week's Ireland squad announcement.Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–1, boosting their push for Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.Tottenham Hotspur grab a late point at Liverpool, with Richarlison cancelling out Dominik Szoboszlai's opener.Real Madrid welcome back Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City.Plus updates from the Premier League, Scotland, international squads and the latest World Cup controversy involving IranBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.Preview of tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United.Stephen Kenny's St Pat's look to continue their strong start after last week's late win away to Shelbourne FC.Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield.Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat's under manager Kevin Doherty.Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell.Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season.Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry's defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers.Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry's defensive setup.League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park.John Caulfield's Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club.Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season.Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League.European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane's Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa's advantage over Lille OSC.Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC.David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week.Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.Holders Paris Saint‑Germain punish Chelsea 5–2 in Paris with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite a spirited fightback from the visitors.Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes responsibility for his side's late collapse but insists there were positives against the reigning European champions.Arsenal rescue a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz.Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must be more clinical in the second leg as the Champions League knockout stage shows its difficulty.Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt make the most of their Arctic home advantage with a dominant 3–0 win over Sporting CP.Europa League action tonight: Aston Villa host Lille OSC as boss Unai Emery demands a return to their usual structure.Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest juggle domestic survival with Europe as they face FC Midtjylland at the City Ground.Robbie Keane leads Ferencvárosi TC into a tough Europa League tie against SC Braga in Budapest.Conference League spotlight: Troy Parrott and AZ Alkmaar take on SK Slavia Prague while Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca.Championship roundup: Coventry City edge closer to promotion with a 3–0 win over Preston North End as the Sky Blues go eight points clear at the top.Ireland striker crisis deepens: veteran forward David McGoldrick could make a shock return to the Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czech Republic national football team.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Champions League-talk in deze nieuwe aflevering van VI ZSM! Bart Kruijt en Sjoerd Keizer hebben het over Real Madrid - Manchester City, Bayer - Leverkusen - Arsenal, Bodø/Glimt - Sporting Portugal & PSG - Chelsea. Ook nemen ze het laatste nieuws door bij FC Twente en hebben ze het over AZ dat vanavond speelt tegen het Sparta Praag van Brian Priske.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PRAŽSKÉ DERBY Slavia vs Sparta znovu rozvířilo český fotbal. Slavia ve druhém poločase Spartu doslova převálcovala a trenér Brian PRISKEHO po zápase šokoval prohlášením, že titulový závod je možná u konce. Jak velký je rozdíl mezi těmito dvěma kluby? A proč Sparta v derby vůbec nepoužila některé klíčové hráče jako IRVING? ⚽

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from last night's Premier League action and Celtic keep their title challenge on track, whilst Troy Parrott is into another Dutch Cup final.Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow 1–0 win away to Brighton, with the result sparking debate about their game management and time-wasting tactics.Mikel Arteta defends his side's approach in the title race after criticism from Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler.Brighton's frustration grows as Opta stats show Arsenal took over 30 minutes of restart time, prompting Hürzeler to claim only one team tried to play football.Bukayo Saka marks his 300th Arsenal appearance in style, scoring the decisive goal as Arteta praises the England international's importance to the team.Manchester City drop points in a dramatic 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest, leaving Pep Guardiola's side seven points off the pace.Manchester United suffer their first defeat under Michael Carrick, losing 2–1 at Newcastle despite playing against ten men for the entire second half.João Pedro hits a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4–1, with Liam Rosenior praising the Brazilian striker's form this season.West Ham boost their survival hopes with a 1–0 win at Fulham, thanks to another crucial goal from in-form winger Crysencio Summerville.Tottenham boss Igor Tudor dismisses relegation talk ahead of Spurs' crucial clash with Crystal Palace, while Palace manager Oliver Glasner backs Brennan Johnson to shine against his former club.Elsewhere, Celtic stay in the Scottish title hunt, while Ireland striker Troy Parrott helps AZ Alkmaar reach the Dutch Cup final ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond.The Republic of Ireland fall to a heart-breaking 2–1 defeat against France at Tallaght Stadium despite a spirited display.Katie McCabe gives Ireland the perfect start, finishing brilliantly after carving France open with Emily Murphy in front of a record crowd of 8,376.France's quality off the bench proves decisive as Melvine Malard comes on to score twice in eight minutes to snatch all three points.Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts with pride post-match, praising her side's courage and performance.Player of the Match Emily Murphy reflects on testing one of the world's best teams right to the end.Elsewhere in qualifying, England women's national football team hammer Ukraine 6–1, Scotland win 5–0 in Luxembourg, Wales draw 2–2 in the Czech Republic, and Northern Ireland lose 2–0 to Switzerland.Attention turns to Ireland's next test away to Netherlands women's national football team in Utrecht this Saturday after the Dutch drew 2–2 with Poland.In the Premier League, Liverpool suffer a ninth league defeat of the season, beaten 2–1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., leaving them stuck in fifth.Arne Slot admits his side must improve at both ends, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his team's response to a late equaliser.Everton secure their first home win in three months against Burnley, Brentford draw 0–0 at Bournemouth with Nathan Collins playing 90 minutes.Tonight's title race heats up as Manchester City F.C. face Nottingham Forest with Pep Guardiola insisting there's no margin for error, while leaders Arsenal F.C. travel to Brighton amid set-piece controversy surrounding Mikel Arteta.Manchester United look to continue strong form under Michael Carrick away to Newcastle United F.C., Celtic aim to keep their Scottish title hopes alive, Troy Parrott eyes a Dutch Cup semi-final start with AZ Alkmaar, and the latest Outside The Box podcast is available now.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's action in Europe, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League action.FAI CEO David Courell insists Ireland will fulfil their international fixtures against Israel despite growing calls for a boycott, saying the association must act in the best interests of Irish football.Players' voices enter the debate as the PFAI reveals 63% of surveyed members oppose playing Israel, with Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes urging respect for players' opinions.Fallout continues from flare incidents at Oriel Park, with Courell condemning the scenes and government funding for League of Ireland artificial pitches paused as a result.Government reaction examined as Junior Minister Charlie McConalogue addresses the controversial decision to halt funding across the entire League of Ireland.Attention turns to Dalymount Park, where Bohemians prepare for an emotional final season at their historic home with a huge derby clash against Shamrock Rovers.Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn discuss Derry City's slow start and debate where James McClean best fits into Tiernan Lynch's plans on the LOI Pod.Champions League drama as Galatasaray survive a Juventus comeback thriller to progress to the last-16 after a seven-goal aggregate battle.Holders PSG edge past Monaco in an all-French clash, while Real Madrid overcome Benfica and Atalanta complete a stunning comeback to stay alive in Europe.Focus shifts to the Europa League, where Celtic boss Martin O'Neill balances squad rotation with belief ahead of a tough second leg against Stuttgart.Nottingham Forest take a commanding lead into their clash with Fenerbahce, but manager Vitor Pereira warns his players not to become complacent.Conference League storylines include Troy Parrott aiming to fire AZ Alkmaar to qualification and Crystal Palace pushing to stay competitive across multiple fronts.Richie Towell reflects on his experiences alongside Liam Rosenior, offering insight into the mindset and qualities of the current Chelsea manager.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move.Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures.Champions League playoff drama takes centre stage as Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon just weeks after their last European thriller.Team news from Spain sees Madrid without Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, while a series of heavyweight clashes light up European football.Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta, Monaco meet PSG in an all-French showdown, and Galatasaray welcome Juventus to Istanbul in a packed night of action.Troy Parrott's red-hot form at AZ Alkmaar continues, with Kevin Kilbane joining the Football Show to discuss the Irish striker's impressive rise.FA Cup reaction as Keith Andrews' Brentford avoid a giant-killing against Macclesfield, with the fifth-round draw producing several standout ties.Frank Lampard's Coventry City deliver a statement win over Middlesbrough to intensify the Championship promotion race.Ivan Toney insists he is still dreaming of an England World Cup place despite limited opportunities under Thomas Tuchel.Republic of Ireland youngster Vinnie Leonard seals a move to Norwich City, while Michael Obafemi is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.Plus, League of Ireland analysis, big individual performances, and all the latest football stories from across Europe and beyond.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues in Palestine and Ukraine.Arsenal book their place in the EFL Cup final, seeing off Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate at the EmiratesMikel Arteta reflects on the boost of reaching the club's first major final in six yearsKai Havertz delivers the decisive goal against his former club as Chelsea's approach is debatedManchester City look to finish the job against Newcastle, holding a 2–0 lead ahead of the semi-final second legPep Guardiola says City are close to clicking again — and faces questions on his long-term legacyNewcastle boss Eddie Howe insists belief is key as his side chase a comebackTroy Parrott stars for AZ Alkmaar, assisting and scoring to reach the Dutch Cup semi-finals on his birthdayThousands of Irish fans miss out on tickets for the World Cup play-off in Prague as demand far outstrips supplyScottish Premiership drama as Hearts, Celtic and Rangers react to discipline issues, deadline-day deals and title pressurePep Guardiola speaks candidly on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, saying he's “hurt” by the human cost of conflictBecome a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Morocco as the fallout to the 2026 African Cup of Nations final continues.Captain Sadio Mane on taking Senegal back on the pitch.Jonathan Wilson on the craziness of the situation.Troy Parrott to have a new boss at AZ Alkmaar.David Moyes on the good vibes, and the good-natured Jack Grealish.Unai Emery needs reinforcements at Aston Villa.Eddie Howe on a poor away day for Newcastle United.Rob Edwards on the improvement that Wolves are making.Thomas Frank under even more pressure as Spurs get ready to welcome Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp continue to be linked.And a dream debut for Denise O'Sullivan at Liverpool.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has fall out from both Irish teams in Europe as Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk dispatch of Shakhtar Donetsk.Stephen Bradley on a night where Rovers go close against one of Europe's best.The return of Jack Byrne.Joey O'Brien rues missed chances yet again.Paddy Barrett feels that Shels are close.Mark Coyle on a disappointing night.Troy Parrott impressed by Shels' resistance.John Caulfield signs a new deal.Dundalk get their licence.A big night for Martin O'Neill with Celtic.And a World Cup on the island of Ireland?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of both Irish teams take on big European sides in AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk.Arne Slot continues to feel the emotion of losing.Mikel Arteta praises his Gunners.Luis Enrique on a Parisian night for Spurs.Newcastle complain after Marseille treatment.Joey O'Brien wants to take the game to AZ.Troy Parrott deflects transfer speculation.Rory Gaffney not taking anything for granted.Stephen Bradley on a tough night in store for the Hoops.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Jim, Joe and Jack review two games this week as Palace beat AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League and draw with a Brighton at Selhurst. They also discuss some fisticuffs in the Main Stand, Nathaniel Clyne coming full circle as a Palace player and reveal a brand new feature. Plus they, of course, dish out more 321 points. facebook: FYPFanzine instagram: @fypfanzine bluesky: @fiveyearplan.bsky.social tiktok: @fiveyearplanpodcast twitter: @fypfanzine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠email: contact@fypfanzine.uk⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben & Matt discuss the goalless draw, plus Palace's 3-1 Conference League win.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/teamcalledpalace 

Our guest on Episode #75 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Teamworks, is Merijn Zeeman. Merijn is the General Manager of AZ Alkmaar - a team that regularly compete at the top of the Eredivisie, despite having a budget that's dwarfed by their bigger rivals. Prior to joining AZ, Merijn was the Sporting Director at Dutch cycling outfit Team Visma, helping them create history by winning all three Grand Tours in 2023. In this episode, Merijn told us about the lessons he has taken from cycling into football, about how AZ have managed to outsmart the opposition and about their recent collaboration with Teamworks and Luke Bornn. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please follow us via your preferred podcast provider. SHOW NOTES => 02:18: Big clubs in Holland have a budget 4 to 5x that of AZ. 03:30: Started at AZ in December 2024. Came in from cycling, where he was Sporting Director. Spent 10 years there.  05:08: How Team Visma were transformed from also-rans to winners of three Grand Tours in one season. Culture had been bad/ still had one of lowest budgets. 08:55: How they transformed the culture. "It is not logical to expect a group of people will work good together." 14:22: Bringing in influences from outside cycling and why. 17:51: Move into football with AZ. How it came about. 19:07: General Manager role - not one we hear about often in UK football. What does it involve? 21:54: What makes AZ special and even unique as a club? Average finish of 3.8 in the Eredivisie in last 10 years. 26:27: Was the transition from cycling to football difficult? Originally from Alkmaar, which helped. Relationship with Dave Brailsford and also Erik ten Hag, who invited him to watch training at Manchester United. 29:33: How club use data. Influence of Billy Beane and Luke Bornn. Team Visma used data to overcome one outstanding rival rider. Use of Teamworks Intelligence and how it has helped. "One of the ambitions is that in maybe five years we can win games because we understand the game better through data than any other team."  35:06: Big thing has been making data more accessible to the coaches at the club.  36:48: How AZ use Teamworks Intelligence. Big thing is merging event and tracking data. Previously the club had tried to develop their own model.  39:23: Using objective data to counter biases in decision-making. "For a lot of coaches it is about opinions or visions, not about objective information. It is very hard to progress if you don't have objective information." 42:25: How Team Visma used data to usurp a dominant rival rider. Taking this lesson into football. 45:35: What are the club's ambitions for the future?

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Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace won their first match in a major European competition on home soil, beating AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League at Selhurst Park.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Palace welcome AZ Alkmaar to Selhurst Park for a tasty European night under the lights. Palace fans will be buzzing for another go at continental football, hoping the lads keep that energy going. Expect noise, a few nerves, and maybe—just maybe—a bit of South London magic.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terence, Hesketh and Albert are back with tales from the continent — Albert's trip to Lecce vs Napoli and Terence's Belgian football pilgrimage to Dender vs Royal Olympic Charleroi, complete with an unexpected encounter with the Lord of the Dance cast while watching Liverpool vs Palace in a Gent Irish bar.The lads relive the Sarr-inspired win at Anfield, weigh up the fixture pile-up caused by Palace's Carabao Cup progress, and celebrate Palace's 100th Premier League home win, fuelled by Lerma's standout display in the 2-0 triumph over Brentford. They wrap up with a look ahead to AZ Alkmaar and Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Compère Richard Cracknell, Actor TJ Ramini and Marlon Via Spurs Kings TV as Tottenham overcame a one-goal deficit to keep their trophy hopes alive with a 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) win over AZ Alkmaar in north London thanks to Wilson Odobert and James Maddison and set-up a Quarter-Final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt. We also discussed Mauricio Pochettino reiteration of wanting to once again manage Spurs in the future. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #TOTAZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Musicians Jah Wobble, Chris Ostler and returning regular panellists Billie T, as the panel look ahead to a crucial week in Ange Postecoglou's tenure at Spurs ahead of the massive Europa League RO16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #AZTOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE - NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/lwos Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to nordvpn.com/lwos - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Actor TJ Ramini alongside Patrick Tyrant and Marlon via Spurs Kings TV as Heung-Min Son scored a late penalty to salvage a point for Tottenham against Bournemouth in a 2-2 draw after he was fouled by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was in desperate need of a lift after Thursday's flat display in their Europa League defeat at AZ Alkmaar and had Cristian Romero back, but watched the Cherries roar into a 2-0 lead. Spurs could have been a goal down inside 20 seconds when Romero presented Evanilson with a glorious opportunity but Guglielmo Vicario made a smart stop. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #TOTBOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by returning regular guests Jonathan Hamme, David Harris from Irish Hotspur and Ash via Spurs Kings TV as the panel reflect on the fall-out from the first leg defeat to AZ Alkmaar, Guglielmo Vicario's awkward confrontation with the Spurs away fans at full-time, the latest injury news and previewing Bournemouth to come on Sunday back in the Premier League. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices